--- title: Moving from Reno to Chicago | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-chicago/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - Moving from Reno to Chicago # Moving from Reno to Chicago Chicago is about 1,915 miles from Reno, and 1,757 of those miles are on Interstate 80 from one metro to the other. Illinois gives new residents 30 days to register a vehicle and up to 90 days to drive on an out-of-state license. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Reno-Sparks Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN 1,915 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 32 h 35 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 4 - Main roads I-80, I-88, I-290 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $90,887 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,430 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $323,000 | $502,300 | | January average high | 33 F | 48 F | | July average high | 85 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in | - Moved from Illinois to Nevada (2024) about 3,104 - Moved from Nevada to Illinois (2024) about 2,130 - Moved into Washoe County from Cook County, Illinois, DuPage County, Illinois, Lake County, Illinois, per year about 160 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 184 Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). Few cross-country moves are as straight as this one. Interstate 80 leaves the Truckee Meadows and runs, with a few turns, into the Chicago area. The change comes when you arrive: Illinois taxes income, the winters are long and the housing market spans the city, Cook County and the collar counties. ## The Illinois paperwork windows The Illinois Secretary of State lists 30 days for new residents to title and register a vehicle, and says new residents can drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days or until it expires, whichever comes first, before getting an Illinois license at a Secretary of State facility. That gives you time to unpack first, but the 30-day vehicle window is the one to watch. Gather the title, proof of insurance and residency documents before the move. ## Income and sales tax in Illinois Illinois taxes income at a flat 4.95 percent of net income. Nevada collects no individual income tax in the Census fiscal year 2024 survey, so a Reno paycheck will look different once Illinois withholding applies. The general merchandise sales tax rate is 6.25 percent statewide, with local taxes added on top in Chicago and surrounding municipalities. Ask your new employer's payroll team how to file a withholding form. ## Lake Michigan weather The NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the Chicago Midway station show a January high of 32.7 degrees and low of 19.4, a July high of 85.0 and low of 67.7, and about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year. The city sits near 594 feet above sea level, far lower than Reno. Summer is humid and winters are hard, so a winter delivery day should be planned with the forecast in view. Lake Michigan keeps January weather changeable for any truck. ## Housing and who moves between the two The American Community Survey puts the city of Chicago at a median gross rent of $1,440, a median home value of $334,100 and 54.0 percent of households renting. The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro shows a median home value of $323,000 and rent of $1,430. Census county flows for 2016-2020 show about 160 people a year moving from the Chicago-area counties to Washoe and about 184 a year going the other way, so the route runs both directions. ## How the move works with O'Brien's Start with a free in-home estimate from an O'Brien's estimator in Reno or Sparks; 10 free heavy-duty boxes come with it. The estimate is itemized and in writing, and a long-distance move is priced by weight. We handle packing, storage and loading here, and the Bekins Van Lines network carries the shipment to Illinois. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. Wooden vault storage in the Sparks warehouse starts from $40 per month if the closing date is later than the load date. Read about [pickup and delivery spreads](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/delivery-spread-explained/) before you pick dates. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Illinois Secretary of State, New Illinois Residents](https://www.ilsos.gov/services/newresidents.html) - [Illinois Department of Revenue, Tax Rates](https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxrates/income.html) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving from Chicago to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/chicago-to-reno/) - [Moving from Nevada to Illinois](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-illinois/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) - [Moving in winter in the Sierra](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-winter/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How long can I drive on a Nevada license in Illinois? The Illinois Secretary of State says new residents may drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days or until it expires, whichever comes first. ### Is Illinois income tax flat? Yes. The Illinois Department of Revenue lists a flat 4.95 percent of net income. ### How cold does Chicago get? NOAA's normals for Chicago Midway show a January high of 32.7 degrees and a low of 19.4. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! E Edward G. September 14, 2025 James and the crew were terrific. N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070